Ivory Towers

Beautiful day today, but very busy.
The students are trying to complete their projects before the weekend deadline.
A view from the multi-storey car-park of the remodelled Marischal College
the most decorated granite building and the second largest in the world.
Originally the seat of all knowledge belonging to Aberdeen University,
it is now the home of our beloved council.

In 2007 plans were announced for the renovation of the College as new administrative headquarters for the Council to replace the ageing St. Nicholas House across the street. The University leased the Marischal College site to Aberdeen City Council for 175 years in exchange for £4.7 million.[11] Work began in 2009 and the newly refurbished Marischal College was opened in summer 2011. The derelict internal spaces were completely demolished and replaced with a new internal structure which matched exactly to the existing walls and windows. The renovations restored the granite exterior, ornamentation and detailing to their original glory, and provided new public space for citizens accessing council services and state-of-the-art offices for council workers. The Council Chamber and democratic processes continue to be located at the Town House next door. The university retained the north wing comprising the Mitchell Hall, debating chamber and associated rooms.

The building on the right is the old council headquarters ,now being demolished by hand, brick by brick at great public expense. Due to be completed next March I believe.